In this meditation we will focus on addressing our inner critic that is constantly speaking to us. You may find any position comfortable for this meditation. You may sit, lie down, or do it while walking. As before, begin by centering yourself, however works for you. When you find yourself in a calm, present state, [...]
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The Five Hindrances
In Buddhism, the Five Hindrances are five factors that hinder our meditation practice and our practice of the path in our daily lives. The Five Hindrances are Desire, Ill-Will, Sloth, Anxiety, and Doubt. Working on these qualities within ourselves will help us be able to meditate better and practice in our lives. Sensory Desire The [...]
Right View
Right View (samyag drishti) is often the first of the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism. Right view is the practice of seeing things as they really are, or recognizing the true nature. Before anything, Right View is a full understanding of the Four Noble Truths. Sariputra said that Right View was the ability to distinguish [...]
Hell of a Year
One year ago at this moment, I was driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco. I was to stay at my parents’ house for a night, then drive with my mom from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon. The plan upon arriving to Oregon was to turn myself in to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department for [...]
The Three Jewels vs. The AA Triangle
There are numerous ways in which people compare Buddhism and Twelve-Step programs. One of the easiest similarities to see between Buddhism and recovery is in the Three Jewels and the AA Triangle symbol. A simple connection to make, these two ideas from two different spiritual programs tie together beautifully. The Three Jewels of Buddhism The [...]
Smile… Remind me to Live in the Moment
I have been reading a lot of Thich Nhat Hanh recently. If you are not familiar with him, he is a Vietnamese Buddhist Monk who teaches at Plum Village, has authored many books, and a strong peace advocate. Considered by many as the most influential figure in Zen Buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh has been paramount [...]
1/11/12 – The Power of Potential
“Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you…And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Marianne Williamson [...]
1/9/12 – Leading By Example
“To lead people, walk beside them. As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate. When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!’” -Lao Tzu “If [...]
Into Right Thinking
As an alcoholic or addict, we are often challenged by our running minds and endless thoughts. In Twelve-Step programs, we are encouraged to take action against these harmful thoughts. Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh offers us a four-step path of action to take against our thinking. He addresses both vitarka (initial thought) and vichara (developing [...]
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